character assassination

• Преднамеренная и злонамеренная попытка разрушить чью-либо репутацию путем распространения ложной или порочащей информации об их характере, часто в политике или общественной жизни.

A deliberate and malicious attempt to destroy someone's reputation by spreading false or damaging information about their character, often in politics or public life.

1. Deliberate damage to reputationC1formal

   The malicious and intentional attempt to destroy someone's reputation by spreading false or damaging statements.

   Умышленное уничтожение репутации

   • The politician was a victim of character assassination during the election campaign.
   • Instead of debating the issues, the media engaged in character assassination.
   • He sued the newspaper for character assassination after they published false allegations.